Brigham

Founded in 1855, the municipality of Brigham is west of Cowansville and close to Bromont. Its name became Adamsville in 1961, in honour of George Adams, owner of the land on which the church was founded in 1873. In 1980, there was a further name-change in favour of Brigham – this time to pay homage to Erratus Oakley Brigham, owner of the town's largest business (a brick factory) throughout the mid-19th century. The Brigham area also contains two covered bridges, one of which was totally restored in 2001. Be sure to visit the neo-Renaissance Brigham Manor (1865), as well as Brigham United Church (1872). Two local vineyards should also be mentioned, as well as exotic animals, a blueberry field, sugar shacks and numerous historical homes dating from 1865 through 1890. Living in a mainly pastoral agricultural setting, Brigham residents also benefit from excellent local farmers’ markets.